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We must win over the fans, says Itoje

By ADAM HATHAWAY REFRESHED Maro Itoje has demanded his England bury their Six Nations nightmare and show the Twickenham crowd what they are made of today. The captain is back to lead the side against Australia after having the summer…

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Maro Itoje called on England to win over the Twickenham crowd in their match against Australia.
Captain Itoje returned to the lineup after taking the summer off during England's Nations Championship duties.
England's previous appearance at Twickenham was a 42-21 defeat to Ireland in February.

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England captain Maro Itoje has demanded that his team win over the Twickenham crowd against Australia. Following a summer break from national duty during the Nations Championship, Itoje returns to lead England in their latest test match.

Itoje urged the squad to move past their difficult Six Nations campaign, which concluded at Twickenham with a 42-21 defeat against Ireland in February during his 100th cap.

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We must win over the fans, says Itoje

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